On the direction of the Punjab Health Department, the facilities for the treatment of corona patients at Lahore General Hospital have been further enhanced.
PGMI Principal Prof Al-Freed Zafar told a 20-bed HDU has been set up in the Department of Pulmonology to enable effective treatment and care of critically-ill patients. Lahore General Hospital Acting Medical Superintendent Dr Rana Shafiq said that the duties of the concerned staff including doctors have been assigned in HDU who will perform their duties in three shifts. Dr Laila Shafiq has been appointed as the administrative focal person to monitor the performance of HDU while Dr Huma will oversee the clinical affairs.
Principal Prof Al-freed Zafar said that as per the directions of the Punjab government, all the resources are being utilized for the treatment of corona patients and the decision to set up an additional 20 beds in the General Hospital was also taken in this regard.
He appreciated the medical services being rendered at Lahore General Hospital and said that every doctor is trying level best to help the patients in coping with this difficult disease and would continue to provide medical services on the front line 24 hours a day along with doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. Prof Zafar also extended special thanks to the medical staff of the General Hospital who are working for the recovery of corona patients by risking their lives.
